The Thunder Vista library provides an organized collection of resources, as well as instruction in the use of these materials. Our goal is to integrate information literacy and technology into the curriculum to increase student achievement, to empower students and teachers to be effective and independent users of information, and to promote a love for reading and an appreciation of literature.
Students are welcome to use the Library for research purposes, computer work or quiet reading as long as there is a staff member in the library to supervise them. Library expectations are that students should be at a working 0-1 voice level and be respectful of other students, staff and school property. The Library does not allow food, candy or beverages.
Student ID cards must be presented at the circulation desk to check out materials from the Thunder Vista library. 6th-8th graders are required to have their student ID with them to check out materials.
Preschool - K students are allowed to check out one book at a time. 1st - 8th grade students are allowed to check out two books at a time. Materials may be renewed one time if they have not been requested by another student.
District library policy requires that all books that are 30 days overdue in the system be added as a fine to each student’s account. When the books are returned, the fine is removed automatically. If a student has late books or a fine on their account no other materials can be checked out until overdue materials are returned or the fine is paid. Overdue notices will be sent home regularly. If books become lost or damaged, students will be asked to pay the replacement cost for the items before checking out new items from the library. Please practice careful handling procedures with all library materials. We have had an excessive amount of books damaged due to liquids leaking in backpacks and food damage. We encourage students to carry books back and forth from school in Ziploc bags to help protect books and keep them free from damage. Please stress to your child that they should never be reading while having any kind of food or drink. Your support and encouragement of this behavior would be greatly appreciated.
